Underwriting Q & A’s

July 20, 2020
Published by David Dickard on July 20, 2020
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Underwriting Q&A: What is the waiting period in Colorado for insuring a property following a tax sale and issuance of a Treasurer’s Deed?

COLORADO A:  Nine years.  C.R.S. 39-12-104 provides that an owner of real property who was under a legal disability at the time of issuance and recording […]
David DickardDavid Dickard July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
Published by Chance Perkins on July 20, 2020
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Underwriting Q&A: How does a divorce affect an appointment (e.g., an agent under a power of attorney) or beneficiary designation (e.g., a devise under a will)?

TEXAS A: If a principal designates their spouse as an agent under a durable power of attorney, a subsequent divorce or annulment will terminate the agent’s […]
Chance PerkinsChance Perkins July 20, 2020
June 30, 2020
Published by Ellen Wied on June 30, 2020
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Underwriting Q&A: What types of identification may a notary rely upon in performing an acknowledgment notarization?

TEXAS A:            Section 121.005 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the type of ID that can be accepted by the notary public. Sec. […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied June 30, 2020
April 20, 2020
Published by Ellen Wied on April 20, 2020
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Underwriting Q&A: Is an ancillary probate proceeding necessary in the State where the property is located (TX, FL, NM, AZ) when there is a foreign (out of state or another country) probate or administration?

TEXAS An ancillary probate procedure is not always required in Texas. The easiest method for handling a foreign probate (“foreign” is defined as any State in […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied April 20, 2020
December 17, 2019
Published by Chance Perkins on December 17, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a closing settlement to assist customers with disabilities?

Q: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a closing settlement to assist customers with disabilities? Answer: Yes. The Americans with […]
Chance PerkinsChance Perkins December 17, 2019
November 15, 2019
Published by Chance Perkins on November 15, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: What in the world is PACA and PSA?

Q: What in the world is PACA and PSA? A: “PACA” refers to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, while “PSA” refers to the Packers and Stockyards […]
Chance PerkinsChance Perkins November 15, 2019
July 25, 2019
Published by Chance Perkins on July 25, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract of judgment against the seller (debtor) from the Commitment?

Q: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract of judgment against the seller (debtor) from the Commitment? A: Texas– No. […]
Chance PerkinsChance Perkins July 25, 2019
June 20, 2019
Published by Ellen Wied on June 20, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: Rollback taxes and supplemental taxes – TEXAS

Q: Are “AG” rollback taxes the only type of rollback tax that can be assessed for the collection of prior years’ ad valorem taxes and are […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied June 20, 2019
May 28, 2019
Published by Chance Perkins on May 28, 2019
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Underwriting Q&A: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do we need to worry about a federal tax lien recorded against the ex-spouse post-divorce?

Q: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do we need to worry about a federal tax lien recorded against the […]
Chance PerkinsChance Perkins May 28, 2019
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